For the Chiefs, the game is the first step in the franchise’s quest to become the first team in NFL history to three-peat as Super Bowl champions. For the Texans, the game is a shot at revenge against the side that dashed their playoff hopes in astounding fashion in 2020.

The Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) play at home in a playoff matchup with the Houston Texans (10-7) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in the AFC Divisional round on Saturday, January 18, 2025.The

The Houston Texans defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in the opening game of the NFL Playoffs, advancing to the Divisional Round for a second-consecutive season. The Texans entered Saturday’s home game as underdogs before defensively dominating the Chargers, including intercepting Justin Herbert four times.